Bowling Green State University Athletics
2015 Football Media Central
2015 BGSU Football Media Guide
Media Information/This Is BGSU (Pages 1-21)
Season Outlook (Pages 22-32)
Coaches & Staff (Pages 33-48)
Player Bios (Pages 49-72)
Opponent Information/The MAC (Pages 73-85)
2014 Stats/Game Recaps (Pages 86-104)
BGSU Football History (Pages 105-134)
Record Book (Pages 135-176)
Front Cover
ENTIRE MEDIA GUIDE (Large File)
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2015 Game Notes
Weekly game notes for BGSU, opponent, and Mid-American Conference available HERE
2015 Media Coverage
July 12, 2015 | Friends more like a family (South Bend Tribune)
July 26, 2015 | BGSU Football player dedicates season to his dad (WNWO)
July 30, 2015 | Experience has given Dieter a voice at Bowling Green (South Bend Tribune)
July 30, 2015 | Falcons embrace team-to-beat status (Toledo Blade)
August 8, 2015 | Falcons open fall camp (Sentinel-Tribune)
August 8, 2015 | Falcons ready to work (Toledo Blade)
August 12, 2015 | Southview grad added size to play linebacker (Toledo Blade)
August 14, 2015 | O-line to pace BG offense (Sentinel-Tribune)
August 16, 2015 | BG offense looks good in scrimmage (Toledo Blade)
August 17, 2015 | Redding adds depth at WR (Sentinel-Tribune)
August 19, 2015 | 13 Teams In 13 Days: Bowling Green Falcons (MAC-Sports.com)
August 21, 2015 | 4 high school mates reunite with Falcons (Toledo Blade)
August 21, 2015 | Falcons return starting quarterback Matt Johnson after season ending injury (BG News)
August 24, 2015 | Falcons defense improving (Sentinel Tribune)
August 26, 2015 | A day at camp with the Bowling Green Falcons (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
August 26, 2015 | Bowling Green Falcons in rhythm for success (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
August 30, 2015 | Falcons ready to hit opponents (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 1, 2015 | Falcons turn to fresh faces, hope for improved defense (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 1, 2015 | Cohesive line helps BG offense soar (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 1, 2015 | Falcons anxious for first game (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 2, 2015 | BGSU depth chart not indivative of reps (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 3, 2015 | Falcons face tough task to open season (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 4, 2015 | Earning the ultimate prize (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 5, 2015 | BGSU falls in opener at Tennessee (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 5, 2015 | Miscues prove costly, No. 25 Tennessee beats Bowling Green (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 5, 2015 | Johnson a lone bright spot for Falcons (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 6, 2015 | Falcons pile up points in Johnson's return (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 7, 2015 | BGSU's Johnson named MAC East Player of the Week (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 8, 2015 | Little mistakes cost Falcon defense in opener (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 10, 2015 | Work to do for Falcons' kick team (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 10, 2015 | Burbrink's homecoming awaits (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 11, 2015 | Friday Focus: The big switch (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Johnson's career day leads Bowling Green past Maryland, 48-27 (ESPN.com)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Johnson, Lewis lead Falcons to 48-27 win over Maryland (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 12, 2015 | BGSU outdistances Maryland after delay (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Teammates credit defense in win (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Falcons' air attack too much for Maryland (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 14, 2015 | Forward Progress (USA TODAY)
Sept. 15, 2015 | Bowling Green's Babers has the 'stuff' for success (Fox Sports)
Sept. 16, 2015 | Maize product Derek Lee finds home with BG football (Wichita Eagle)
Sept. 16, 2015 | Q&A with Matt Johnson (Davey O'Brien Award)
Sept. 16, 2015 | BG rushing game key cog in success (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 17, 2015 | Memphis to test Falcons Saturday (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 17, 2015 | MAC sees chance for glory, dollars when it takes on Big Ten (Associated Press)
Sept. 17, 2015 | Matt Johnson is BGSU's conductor (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 18, 2015 | Falcons get home test from Tigers (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 18, 2015 | Eilar Hardy Falcon Focus: A new leader (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 19, 2015 | Lewis impresses despite loss (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 25, 2015 | Derek Lee Falcon Focus: Making dreams realities (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 25, 2015 | Knapke embraces new role (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 26, 2015 | Falcons score in final seconds, down Purdue 35-28 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 26, 2015 | Defensive backs gain big experience in win over Purdue (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 26, 2015 | BG defense plays well enough to win (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 30, 2015 | Hackenberg: BG football thinks they are just OK (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 1, 2015 | Tight ends find success in Falcons offense (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 1, 2015 | Falcons happy to keep Johnson healthy (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 2, 2015 | Ryan Hunter Friday Focus: Getting fit to fit in (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 2, 2015 | BG's Hunter overcomes long odds (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 3, 2015 | Falcons hold on at Buffalo, 28-22 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 3, 2015 | Greene plays huge role in BG offense (Sentine-Tribune)
Oct. 3, 2015 | BG controls Buffalo for 1st MAC win (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 3, 2015 | Greene plays role of icer to close out win (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 4, 2015 | BG coach, trainer rescue motorist (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 5, 2015 | BG coach, trainer rescue motorist -- Football Scoop | NCAA.com | Yahoo! Sports | CBS Sports
Oct. 9, 2015 | Matt Johnson Friday Focus: Path to prominence (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 9, 2015 | Ronnie Moore a dual threat for Falcons (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 10, 2015 | Offense lifts BGSU to home win (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 10, 2015 | Offensive line proves it's up to challenge (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 10, 2015 | Falcons have recrod day, pummel UMass 62-38 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 15, 2015 | BG's offense likely to add more TNT (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 15, 2015 | Babers still critiquing offense (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 16, 2015 | Alfonso Mack Friday Focus: A walk-on wonder (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Defense helps BG zip through Akron (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Miller makes impact in first action at BG (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Falcons blast Akron 59-10 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Miller's play helps BG to win (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Johnson, Lewis lead Bowling Green past Akron (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Oct. 20, 2015 | Always cool, both in saddle and giddy-up mode (PennLive.com)
Oct. 21, 2015 | Matt Johnson's stats show he may be Heisman worthy (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 22, 2015 | Chris Gallon Friday Focus: The toughest of battles (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 23, 2015 | Falcons' Wilson finds mean streak (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 24, 2015 | Falcons shut out Kent State, 48-0 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 24, 2015 | BG's Moore provides explosive weapon (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 24, 2015 | BG shuts out Kent State, 48-0 (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 24, 2015 | Plenty to go around in Falcons' offense (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 25, 2015 | Defense lifts Falcons over Kent (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 25, 2015 | BG reflects on Saturday's defensive effort (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 26, 2015 | Lee Overcomes All Odds (BGSUFalcons.com)
Oct. 30, 2015 | Roger Lewis is anything but ordinary (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Bowling Green shreds Ohio 62-24 (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Bowling Green's Ronnie Moore playing for 'Pops' (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | BG wastes no time getting into end zone (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Ronnie Moore: A bond with dad (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Bowling Green rolls to 62-24 win over Ohio (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 11, 2015 | Travis Greene: The decision to stay (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 11, 2015 | Campus Rush: Matt Johnson is mastering Bowling Green's high-flying offense (Sports Illustrated)
Nov. 12, 2015 | Matt Johnson Is Too Good To Stay A Secret (VICE Sports)
Nov. 12, 2015 | Derek Lee's work pays off (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 12, 2015 | Bowling Green beats Western Michigan, wins MAC East (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 12, 2015 | BG clinches MAC East title with 41-27 win at Western Michigan (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 16, 2015 | Bowling Green's Matt Johnson goes from broken hip to breaking records (USA Today)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Zach Colvin: Bigger isn't always better (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Greene poised to set all-time rushing record against Toledo (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Battle of I-75: Tale of the Tape (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Memorable games from UT-BG series (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Much at stake in Rockets-Falcons showdown (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 24, 2015 | BG's Dieter makes highlights with his play (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 24, 2015 | BGSU finishes regular season with blowout of Ball State (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 24, 2015 | Roger Lewis feature: Taking life in strides (Sentinel-Tribune)
2015 Media Policies
CREDENTIALS
Requests for working press credentials should be made to the BGSU Athletic Communications Office, addressed to the attention of Scott Swegan. Requests should be made at least one week in advance. Late requests will be honored if space is available, but parking cannot be guaranteed for requests less than one week in advance. Scouts and non-working media will be seated if space is available. Â
WEEKLY INFORMATION
Media members can access BGSU information via the internet at BGSUFalcons.com. Weekly game notes and statistics will be updated regularly. A PDF version of releases and statistics can be e-mailed to those outlets which would prefer to receive this information on a regular basis. Please notify Scott Swegan if you would like to be put on our primary media e-mail list.
MAC TELECONFERENCE
Coach Babers will be available each Monday during the regular season on the weekly MAC Teleconference (10:50-11:00 a.m., Eastern). To join this MAC Teleconference please contact the MAC at 216-466-5622 and ask for Ken Mather.
WEEKLY PRESSER
Coach Babers will hold a weekly media press conference each week in the Wilcox Board Room on the third floor of the Sebo Athletic Center. All members of the media are welcome to attend. Out-of-town media should contact Scott Swegan to schedule a phone interview with Coach Babers or players at least one day in advance. All phone interviews need to be completed by Wednesday evening. Audio and video of each weekly press conference will be available at BGSUFalcons.com shortly after the completion of the press conference.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
All interviews with members of the team should be coordinated through the BGSU Athletic Communications office. Players will be made available following practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please allow at least 24 hours to set up interviews with players. Arrangements will be made for telephone and in-person interviews at a time that is mutually agreeable to the reporter/broadcaster and the student-athlete.
PARKING
A special media parking lot is located adjacent to Doyt Perry Stadium, near Cochrane Field. Access to the media lot is by Stadium Drive which is accessible off of Mercer Road. Admission to the media lot is restricted to people holding the correct credential acquired from the athletic communications office. All media members are asked to enter the stadium through the press gate (Gate 2) at the southwest corner of the stadium.
POST-GAME INTERVIEWS
At Home: Coach Babers and BGSU players will be available for post-game interviews in the Sentinel-Tribune Room located between the two locker rooms, following the normal cooling-off period. BGSU observes a closed locker room policy. The Sentinel-Tribune Room is on the east side of the stadium (opposite the press box), and can be entered through the tunnels at either the north or south end. On the road: Coach Babers and requested players will be made available in a designated media room or just outside the locker room following the normal cooling-off period.
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PRESS GATE
The press gate (Gate 2) at Doyt L. Perry Stadium is at the southwest corner of the stadium, a short walk from the media parking lot. Late credential requests will be available for pickup at Gate 2 on game day.
MEDIA FIELD POLICY
A general media pass will allow you access to the field during pre-game warmups and during the final five minutes of the fourth quarter only. Field access at other times will be limited to working photographers and television reporters. No interviews may be conducted on the field and any attempt to do so may lead to the loss of your media pass.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photo passes for newspaper photographers, television videographers and, under special circumstances, for free-lance photographers, are available from the athletic communications office. Photo passes entitle the photographer access to the sideline, the post-game press conference room and the press box.
PRESS BOX SERVICES
Members of the media will be provided with game programs, flip cards, current statistics and last-minute pregame notes prior to the start of the game. Statistical summaries will include play-by-play, quarter stats, halftime stats, complete team and individual stats and tackles. The BGSU Press Box does have a wireless internet connection for all members of the media.
RADIO
Requests for permission to broadcast must be made in writing. Space will be made available for the official visiting radio station and student radio station on request. There is space in each booth for four persons. Phone lines can be ordered through Steve Messenger (smessen@bgsu.edu).
LIVE STREAMING
Live streaming of BGSU football practices or games is not permitted. The use of Periscope and Meerkat is prohibited while covering BGSU Football, unless prior permission is obtained from the BGSU Athletic Communications staff.
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Weekly game notes for BGSU, opponent, and Mid-American Conference available HERE
2015 Media Coverage
July 12, 2015 | Friends more like a family (South Bend Tribune)
July 26, 2015 | BGSU Football player dedicates season to his dad (WNWO)
July 30, 2015 | Experience has given Dieter a voice at Bowling Green (South Bend Tribune)
July 30, 2015 | Falcons embrace team-to-beat status (Toledo Blade)
August 8, 2015 | Falcons open fall camp (Sentinel-Tribune)
August 8, 2015 | Falcons ready to work (Toledo Blade)
August 12, 2015 | Southview grad added size to play linebacker (Toledo Blade)
August 14, 2015 | O-line to pace BG offense (Sentinel-Tribune)
August 16, 2015 | BG offense looks good in scrimmage (Toledo Blade)
August 17, 2015 | Redding adds depth at WR (Sentinel-Tribune)
August 19, 2015 | 13 Teams In 13 Days: Bowling Green Falcons (MAC-Sports.com)
August 21, 2015 | 4 high school mates reunite with Falcons (Toledo Blade)
August 21, 2015 | Falcons return starting quarterback Matt Johnson after season ending injury (BG News)
August 24, 2015 | Falcons defense improving (Sentinel Tribune)
August 26, 2015 | A day at camp with the Bowling Green Falcons (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
August 26, 2015 | Bowling Green Falcons in rhythm for success (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
August 30, 2015 | Falcons ready to hit opponents (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 1, 2015 | Falcons turn to fresh faces, hope for improved defense (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 1, 2015 | Cohesive line helps BG offense soar (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 1, 2015 | Falcons anxious for first game (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 2, 2015 | BGSU depth chart not indivative of reps (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 3, 2015 | Falcons face tough task to open season (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 4, 2015 | Earning the ultimate prize (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 5, 2015 | BGSU falls in opener at Tennessee (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 5, 2015 | Miscues prove costly, No. 25 Tennessee beats Bowling Green (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 5, 2015 | Johnson a lone bright spot for Falcons (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 6, 2015 | Falcons pile up points in Johnson's return (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 7, 2015 | BGSU's Johnson named MAC East Player of the Week (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 8, 2015 | Little mistakes cost Falcon defense in opener (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 10, 2015 | Work to do for Falcons' kick team (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 10, 2015 | Burbrink's homecoming awaits (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 11, 2015 | Friday Focus: The big switch (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Johnson's career day leads Bowling Green past Maryland, 48-27 (ESPN.com)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Johnson, Lewis lead Falcons to 48-27 win over Maryland (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 12, 2015 | BGSU outdistances Maryland after delay (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Teammates credit defense in win (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 12, 2015 | Falcons' air attack too much for Maryland (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 14, 2015 | Forward Progress (USA TODAY)
Sept. 15, 2015 | Bowling Green's Babers has the 'stuff' for success (Fox Sports)
Sept. 16, 2015 | Maize product Derek Lee finds home with BG football (Wichita Eagle)
Sept. 16, 2015 | Q&A with Matt Johnson (Davey O'Brien Award)
Sept. 16, 2015 | BG rushing game key cog in success (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 17, 2015 | Memphis to test Falcons Saturday (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 17, 2015 | MAC sees chance for glory, dollars when it takes on Big Ten (Associated Press)
Sept. 17, 2015 | Matt Johnson is BGSU's conductor (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 18, 2015 | Falcons get home test from Tigers (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 18, 2015 | Eilar Hardy Falcon Focus: A new leader (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 19, 2015 | Lewis impresses despite loss (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 25, 2015 | Derek Lee Falcon Focus: Making dreams realities (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 25, 2015 | Knapke embraces new role (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 26, 2015 | Falcons score in final seconds, down Purdue 35-28 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 26, 2015 | Defensive backs gain big experience in win over Purdue (Sentinel-Tribune)
Sept. 26, 2015 | BG defense plays well enough to win (Toledo Blade)
Sept. 30, 2015 | Hackenberg: BG football thinks they are just OK (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 1, 2015 | Tight ends find success in Falcons offense (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 1, 2015 | Falcons happy to keep Johnson healthy (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 2, 2015 | Ryan Hunter Friday Focus: Getting fit to fit in (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 2, 2015 | BG's Hunter overcomes long odds (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 3, 2015 | Falcons hold on at Buffalo, 28-22 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 3, 2015 | Greene plays huge role in BG offense (Sentine-Tribune)
Oct. 3, 2015 | BG controls Buffalo for 1st MAC win (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 3, 2015 | Greene plays role of icer to close out win (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 4, 2015 | BG coach, trainer rescue motorist (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 5, 2015 | BG coach, trainer rescue motorist -- Football Scoop | NCAA.com | Yahoo! Sports | CBS Sports
Oct. 9, 2015 | Matt Johnson Friday Focus: Path to prominence (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 9, 2015 | Ronnie Moore a dual threat for Falcons (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 10, 2015 | Offense lifts BGSU to home win (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 10, 2015 | Offensive line proves it's up to challenge (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 10, 2015 | Falcons have recrod day, pummel UMass 62-38 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 15, 2015 | BG's offense likely to add more TNT (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 15, 2015 | Babers still critiquing offense (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 16, 2015 | Alfonso Mack Friday Focus: A walk-on wonder (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Defense helps BG zip through Akron (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Miller makes impact in first action at BG (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Falcons blast Akron 59-10 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Miller's play helps BG to win (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 17, 2015 | Johnson, Lewis lead Bowling Green past Akron (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Oct. 20, 2015 | Always cool, both in saddle and giddy-up mode (PennLive.com)
Oct. 21, 2015 | Matt Johnson's stats show he may be Heisman worthy (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 22, 2015 | Chris Gallon Friday Focus: The toughest of battles (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 23, 2015 | Falcons' Wilson finds mean streak (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 24, 2015 | Falcons shut out Kent State, 48-0 (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 24, 2015 | BG's Moore provides explosive weapon (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 24, 2015 | BG shuts out Kent State, 48-0 (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 24, 2015 | Plenty to go around in Falcons' offense (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 25, 2015 | Defense lifts Falcons over Kent (Toledo Blade)
Oct. 25, 2015 | BG reflects on Saturday's defensive effort (Sentinel-Tribune)
Oct. 26, 2015 | Lee Overcomes All Odds (BGSUFalcons.com)
Oct. 30, 2015 | Roger Lewis is anything but ordinary (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Bowling Green shreds Ohio 62-24 (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Bowling Green's Ronnie Moore playing for 'Pops' (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | BG wastes no time getting into end zone (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Ronnie Moore: A bond with dad (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 4, 2015 | Bowling Green rolls to 62-24 win over Ohio (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 11, 2015 | Travis Greene: The decision to stay (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 11, 2015 | Campus Rush: Matt Johnson is mastering Bowling Green's high-flying offense (Sports Illustrated)
Nov. 12, 2015 | Matt Johnson Is Too Good To Stay A Secret (VICE Sports)
Nov. 12, 2015 | Derek Lee's work pays off (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 12, 2015 | Bowling Green beats Western Michigan, wins MAC East (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 12, 2015 | BG clinches MAC East title with 41-27 win at Western Michigan (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 16, 2015 | Bowling Green's Matt Johnson goes from broken hip to breaking records (USA Today)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Zach Colvin: Bigger isn't always better (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Greene poised to set all-time rushing record against Toledo (Sentinel-Tribune)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Battle of I-75: Tale of the Tape (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Memorable games from UT-BG series (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 17, 2015 | Much at stake in Rockets-Falcons showdown (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 24, 2015 | BG's Dieter makes highlights with his play (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 24, 2015 | BGSU finishes regular season with blowout of Ball State (Toledo Blade)
Nov. 24, 2015 | Roger Lewis feature: Taking life in strides (Sentinel-Tribune)
2015 Media Policies
CREDENTIALS
Requests for working press credentials should be made to the BGSU Athletic Communications Office, addressed to the attention of Scott Swegan. Requests should be made at least one week in advance. Late requests will be honored if space is available, but parking cannot be guaranteed for requests less than one week in advance. Scouts and non-working media will be seated if space is available. Â
WEEKLY INFORMATION
Media members can access BGSU information via the internet at BGSUFalcons.com. Weekly game notes and statistics will be updated regularly. A PDF version of releases and statistics can be e-mailed to those outlets which would prefer to receive this information on a regular basis. Please notify Scott Swegan if you would like to be put on our primary media e-mail list.
MAC TELECONFERENCE
Coach Babers will be available each Monday during the regular season on the weekly MAC Teleconference (10:50-11:00 a.m., Eastern). To join this MAC Teleconference please contact the MAC at 216-466-5622 and ask for Ken Mather.
WEEKLY PRESSER
Coach Babers will hold a weekly media press conference each week in the Wilcox Board Room on the third floor of the Sebo Athletic Center. All members of the media are welcome to attend. Out-of-town media should contact Scott Swegan to schedule a phone interview with Coach Babers or players at least one day in advance. All phone interviews need to be completed by Wednesday evening. Audio and video of each weekly press conference will be available at BGSUFalcons.com shortly after the completion of the press conference.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
All interviews with members of the team should be coordinated through the BGSU Athletic Communications office. Players will be made available following practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please allow at least 24 hours to set up interviews with players. Arrangements will be made for telephone and in-person interviews at a time that is mutually agreeable to the reporter/broadcaster and the student-athlete.
PARKING
A special media parking lot is located adjacent to Doyt Perry Stadium, near Cochrane Field. Access to the media lot is by Stadium Drive which is accessible off of Mercer Road. Admission to the media lot is restricted to people holding the correct credential acquired from the athletic communications office. All media members are asked to enter the stadium through the press gate (Gate 2) at the southwest corner of the stadium.
POST-GAME INTERVIEWS
At Home: Coach Babers and BGSU players will be available for post-game interviews in the Sentinel-Tribune Room located between the two locker rooms, following the normal cooling-off period. BGSU observes a closed locker room policy. The Sentinel-Tribune Room is on the east side of the stadium (opposite the press box), and can be entered through the tunnels at either the north or south end. On the road: Coach Babers and requested players will be made available in a designated media room or just outside the locker room following the normal cooling-off period.
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PRESS GATE
The press gate (Gate 2) at Doyt L. Perry Stadium is at the southwest corner of the stadium, a short walk from the media parking lot. Late credential requests will be available for pickup at Gate 2 on game day.
MEDIA FIELD POLICY
A general media pass will allow you access to the field during pre-game warmups and during the final five minutes of the fourth quarter only. Field access at other times will be limited to working photographers and television reporters. No interviews may be conducted on the field and any attempt to do so may lead to the loss of your media pass.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photo passes for newspaper photographers, television videographers and, under special circumstances, for free-lance photographers, are available from the athletic communications office. Photo passes entitle the photographer access to the sideline, the post-game press conference room and the press box.
PRESS BOX SERVICES
Members of the media will be provided with game programs, flip cards, current statistics and last-minute pregame notes prior to the start of the game. Statistical summaries will include play-by-play, quarter stats, halftime stats, complete team and individual stats and tackles. The BGSU Press Box does have a wireless internet connection for all members of the media.
RADIO
Requests for permission to broadcast must be made in writing. Space will be made available for the official visiting radio station and student radio station on request. There is space in each booth for four persons. Phone lines can be ordered through Steve Messenger (smessen@bgsu.edu).
LIVE STREAMING
Live streaming of BGSU football practices or games is not permitted. The use of Periscope and Meerkat is prohibited while covering BGSU Football, unless prior permission is obtained from the BGSU Athletic Communications staff.
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